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(From L- R) Singer/actor Bella Kalolo-Suraj, comedian Bubbah, and actror Turia Schmidt-Peke are the only Pacific nominations contending for the NZTA Personality of the Year Award as voted by the public.

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Sāmoa •

Tonga

Three tamaita'i finalists named in the NZ TV Personality of the Year Awards

Bella Kalolo-Suraj, Turia Schmidt-Peke, and Bubbah Leo’o Olo have been included in this year’s roll call.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 12 Nov

Arts •

Tonga

Tongan short film eyes Oscars

Lea Tupu’anga (Mother Tongue) could hit Hollywood, after taking out two awards that put it in contention for a bid at the Oscars.

Khalia StrongThu, 17 Oct

(From L - R) Kawiti Waetford, Jordyn Rapana, and Ruth Smith received the 2024 APRA Maioha Award for their co-written song "He Rei Niho".

Entertainment •

Sāmoa

‘Finally found my place in the world’

Singer/songwriter Jordyn With a Why claims award, celebrates modern Māori music.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 14 Oct

Renowned musican and songwriter Josh Tatofi encourages Pacific youth to 'go out and get it'.

Entertainment

‘This is for everyone’: Celebrating Pacific artistry

A night full of love, laughter, and life at the 20th Pacific Music Awards.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 30 Aug

Teremoana Rapley is being honoured for her lifetime dedication to shaping New Zeland's hip-hop indentity.

Entertainment

‘I was flabbergasted’: Award recognises career of a lifetime

Highly influential artist Teremoana Rapley will receive the 2024 Pacific Music Awards’ Lifetime Achievement honour.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 28 Aug

From over 5000 entrants, around 20 judges pick New Zealand's top pie of the year.

Society

How the best pies in New Zealand are judged

Bakers compete annually for the top-tasting pie in the country in the Supreme Pie Awards.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 01 Aug

Fibre Fale co-founders Julia Arnott-Neenee and Nu'uali'i Eteroa Lafaele are finalists in the prestigious Hi-Tech Awards 2024.

Business •

Sāmoa

Pacific women showing the way with NZ Hi-Tech Award nominations

Technology enterprise Fibre Fale co-founders Julia Arnott-Neenee and Nu’uali’i Eteroa Lafaele are pioneering for women and culture in the industry.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 24 May

Māori-Samoan R'n'B artist Jordyn with a Why is up for Best Māori Artist of the Year at the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards.

Entertainment

Emerging Māori-Samoan music artist platforms justice through te reo Māori

R&B singer-songwriter Jordyn with a Why receives nomination at the biggest music awards in Aotearoa.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesSat, 04 May

News

Pasifika to be recognised at prestigious media awards

From the PMN Cook Islands language show to PMN Tonga and Tagata Pasifika co-host John Pulu, PMN News lays out who's up for what at the upcoming media awards.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 23 Apr

The Pasifika Youth Short Film Competition held its first ever Alofa Awards recognising aspiring filmmakers from Wellington schools. (Pictured) "Viliame" Writer/Director Tomás Satyanand (blue lei) & Best Actor winner Tautiaga Fepulea'i with students from Scots College.

Entertainment

Inaugural 'Alofa Awards' shine spotlight on Pacific youth filmmakers in Wellington

Celebrating young talent, intergenerational storytelling, and the transformative power of Pacific narratives.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 12 Apr

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